CCSD 180 Board of Education authorizes web-based student information system

At its May 20, 2003 meeting, the Burr Ridge CCSD 180 Board of Education authorized the purchase of Apple Computer Corporation's PowerSchool, a student information system that will serve as a dramatic improvement over the school district's current student data retrieval program. During the presentation about the system, Superintendent Frank Rink said, "Our current system is antiquated, requires network server processes that are obsolete, is extraordinarily time consuming to operate from a technical and secretarial perspective, and often requires duplication of data inputting. The PowerSchool system is web-based, totally integrated, can function on one server with multiple users, and most importantly, provides future potential for parent, staff, and student instant access to data such as attendance, report cards, lunch balances, and curricular scope and sequence." Cost of the system, including initial training, is $19,999. Training and installation will begin immediately. Rink commended the Board for its "commitment to meaningful communication among all stakeholders within our school district and for its continuing and proactive mindset to address the needs of all our children within our culturally diverse community at CCSD 180."

In other action, the Burr Ridge CCSD #180 Board . . .

. . . passed a resolution of thanks and congratulations to student participants, Mr. Greg Fears and all involved in the 2003 Oscar Mayer Talent Search in which the entry submitted by Anne M. Jeans Elementary School was named State of Illinois Champion and winner of a $10,000 prize for use in the school's music program.

. . . following commendations to Dr. Debra LeBlanc, principal, and her staff, approved the 2003-04 middle school schedule at Burr Ridge Middle School.

. . . referred proposed policy revisions relative to Section 5 (Second Half), Personnel, to school district legal counsel for further review..

. . . accepted a proposal by Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley, & Co. regarding the possibility of refinancing building bonds at a reduced rate of interest. Further discussion will take place at the June 17, 2003 Board meeting following additional work by a committee consisting of Board members Lou Ebert, Bob Mihalkanin, and superintendent Rink.

. . . presented its Award of Excellence to parent-volunteers Mrs. Mary Toomey and Mrs. Linda Kramer.

. . . approved a summer school for grades 1-8 students at risk of retention or failure that will focus on reading and math rather than upon the Fast ForWord program . The four-week session of half-days will be at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School.

. . . authorized the 2003-04 implementation of an early childhood program at CCSD 180 contingent upon the enrollment of four or more students. Enrollment of CCSD 180 students at other districts on a tuition basis is also to be considered after cost and quality of the program factors are reviewed.

. . . based on the recommendation of Wight and Company, awarded a contract to Amber Mechanical Contractors in the bid amount of $20,000 for exhaust fan and kitchen work at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School.

. . . awarded a contract to College Pro Painters and Mr. Kevin Vlk for caulking and painting of Burr Ridge Middle School..

. . . awarded a contract to American Asphalt Co., Inc. in the amount of $3,833 for sealcoating 45,300 square feet at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School, in the amount of $4,110 for sealcoating 68,500 square feet at Burr Ridge Middle School, and in the amount of $3,250 for repairing/replacing 588 square feet of asphalt at Burr Ridge Middle School

. . . approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Burr Ridge that would designate Burr Ridge Middle School as a mass care shelter in the event of an emergency situation.

. . . learned that Laura Valcour and Bob Middlemas were honored by the DuPage Division of the Illinois Association of School Administrators as exemplary advocates of children and our school district.

. . . authorized the superintendent to prepare and let bids for 2003-04 food services and transportation.

. . . employed Ms. Alisha Jungwirth as 2003-04 fifth grade teacher at Burr Ridge Middle School.

. . . heard administrative reports including information about the following from superintendent Rink:

A. Impact Aid Update and NAFIS Spring 2002 Conference Report
B. CCSD 180 Educational Support Personnel and Administrator Salaries and Benefits
C. Foundation Grants
D. Citizens' Advisory Council
E. Reputation of School District's Special Education Services
F. Newsletter Distribution
G. Semi-annual Report to CCSD 180 Residents
H. Graduation
I. Gifted Presentation in June
J. Fast ForWord Presentation in June
K. Student Registration in August
L. Administrator Certification
M. Concerts and Presentations

The Board's next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Burr Ridge CCSD #180.

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